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09STATE7491
2009-01-28 00:42:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
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UNCLAS STATE 007491
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC ASEC MA
SUBJECT: TRAVEL ALERT - MADAGASCAR
UNCLAS STATE 007491
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC ASEC MA
SUBJECT: TRAVEL ALERT - MADAGASCAR
1. This Travel Alert is being issued to alert U.S.
citizens of safety and security concerns in
Madagascar due to demonstrations stemming from a
political rift between supporters of the Mayor of
the capital city of Antananarivo and the government
of Madagascar. This Travel Alert urges American
citizens to consider carefully the risks of travel
to Madagascar at this time, and expires on May 1,
2009.
2. For the past three weeks, Madagascar has been
experiencing escalating political demonstrations
including violent clashes between government forces
and supporters of the Antananarivo mayor, looting,
and burning of residences and businesses. To date,
American citizens have not been targeted.
3. American citizens are, however, urged to
carefully consider travel to Madagascar at this
time. The political demonstrations have intensified
and remain volatile. U.S. citizens already in
Madagascar are urged to maintain a high level of
vigilance and a low profile.
4. The Department of State urges American citizens
to take responsibility for their own personal
security while traveling overseas, to review
emergency procedures and contingency plans, and to
remain aware of their surroundings at all times.
American citizens in Madagascar should ensure they
have enough water, food, and supplies in stock in
the event of an emergency. The dynamic political
situation may require the U.S. Embassy in Madagascar
to close for safety and security reasons without
much advance notice. The Embassy will nevertheless
endeavor to notify American citizens of any such
closures via warden message, posted at
http://www.antananarivo.usembassy.gov/warden-
messages.html.
5. American citizens considering travel to
Madagascar despite this Travel Alert are urged to
register with the Department of State or the U.S.
Embassy in Antananarivo, Madagascar, through the
State Department's travel registration website,
https://travelregistration.state.gov. By
registering, American citizens make it easier for
the Embassy in Antananarivo to contact them in case
of emergency. Please be sure to include your e-mail
address and cellular phone number.
6. The Embassy is located at 14-16 Rue Rainitovo,
Antsahavola, Antananarivo. The mailing address is
B.P. 620, Antsahavola, Antananarivo, Madagascar;
telephone [261] (20) 22-212-57 during regular
business hours and for after hours emergencies; fax
[261] (20) 22-345-39. The Consular Section e-mail
address is antanwarden@state.gov. The Embassy's web
site is located at
http://www.antananarivo.usembassy.gov.
7. Updated information on travel and security in
Madagascar may be obtained from the Department of
State by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the
United States and Canada, or for callers outside the
United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-
202-501-4444. For further information, please
consult the Country Specific Information for
Madagascar and the Worldwide Caution available on
the Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website at
http://travel.state.gov.
8. Minimize considered.
CLINTON
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC ASEC MA
SUBJECT: TRAVEL ALERT - MADAGASCAR
1. This Travel Alert is being issued to alert U.S.
citizens of safety and security concerns in
Madagascar due to demonstrations stemming from a
political rift between supporters of the Mayor of
the capital city of Antananarivo and the government
of Madagascar. This Travel Alert urges American
citizens to consider carefully the risks of travel
to Madagascar at this time, and expires on May 1,
2009.
2. For the past three weeks, Madagascar has been
experiencing escalating political demonstrations
including violent clashes between government forces
and supporters of the Antananarivo mayor, looting,
and burning of residences and businesses. To date,
American citizens have not been targeted.
3. American citizens are, however, urged to
carefully consider travel to Madagascar at this
time. The political demonstrations have intensified
and remain volatile. U.S. citizens already in
Madagascar are urged to maintain a high level of
vigilance and a low profile.
4. The Department of State urges American citizens
to take responsibility for their own personal
security while traveling overseas, to review
emergency procedures and contingency plans, and to
remain aware of their surroundings at all times.
American citizens in Madagascar should ensure they
have enough water, food, and supplies in stock in
the event of an emergency. The dynamic political
situation may require the U.S. Embassy in Madagascar
to close for safety and security reasons without
much advance notice. The Embassy will nevertheless
endeavor to notify American citizens of any such
closures via warden message, posted at
http://www.antananarivo.usembassy.gov/warden-
messages.html.
5. American citizens considering travel to
Madagascar despite this Travel Alert are urged to
register with the Department of State or the U.S.
Embassy in Antananarivo, Madagascar, through the
State Department's travel registration website,
https://travelregistration.state.gov. By
registering, American citizens make it easier for
the Embassy in Antananarivo to contact them in case
of emergency. Please be sure to include your e-mail
address and cellular phone number.
6. The Embassy is located at 14-16 Rue Rainitovo,
Antsahavola, Antananarivo. The mailing address is
B.P. 620, Antsahavola, Antananarivo, Madagascar;
telephone [261] (20) 22-212-57 during regular
business hours and for after hours emergencies; fax
[261] (20) 22-345-39. The Consular Section e-mail
address is antanwarden@state.gov. The Embassy's web
site is located at
http://www.antananarivo.usembassy.gov.
7. Updated information on travel and security in
Madagascar may be obtained from the Department of
State by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the
United States and Canada, or for callers outside the
United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-
202-501-4444. For further information, please
consult the Country Specific Information for
Madagascar and the Worldwide Caution available on
the Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website at
http://travel.state.gov.
8. Minimize considered.
CLINTON